Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Jurassic period, a geological period of the Mesozoic era, from about 201 to 145 million years ago.

“The jurassic landscape stretched as far as the eye could see.”

2. noun

a geological period of the Mesozoic era, from about 201 to 145 million years ago.

“The museum’s collection of fossils from the Jurassic era was impressive.”

3. proper noun

the Jurassic period, named after the Jura Mountains in Switzerland, France, and Germany.

“The Jurassic period was marked by the dominance of sauropod dinosaurs.”